TENDER LOVING EMPIRE
Inspired by creativity, kindness mastery of craft, music that moves us and Portland
Tender Loving Empire curates a collection of goods and music from hundreds of independent makers for people who want to support their creative community, surround themselves with beauty and live wholeheartedly. Tender Loving Empire has been stalwart supporters of the Portland creativity community since 2007, with 6 Portland shops and have released almost 100 albums on our internationally distributed record label.
Impeccable curators of handmade goods and music for 14 years, their eye for best-in-class goods keeps customers coming back on high rotation to shop for themselves or score the perfect gift while supporting hundreds of artists and makers.
In a world of mass-produced and impersonal consumption, Tender Loving Empire offers inspiring, unique and meaningful goods, gifts, and care packages that are full of heart and give back to the community.
Founders Jared and Brianne Mees operate their business with the following values:
Believe in the power of art and music
Do your best work every day
Take it seriously, but not too seriously
Make the experience extraordinary
Give others the opportunity to shine
Remember your community
Communicate in a warm-hearted and constructive way
You are part of this place
When you shop at Tender Loving Empire you are helping support hundreds of artists, makers, musicians, and small businesses! Your purchases help our community from becoming a boring, homogenous, money-over-people-type place.
